Dynamic compression

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Greetings;
I'm a little concerned my dynamic compression will be too high. My calculated DCR is 8.8:1. Is this too high for pumped gas?
Here is my specs:
Bore 4.03
Stroker 3.75
Deck clearance 0.015
Gasket 4.06 x 0.027
Piston +12 dish
383
64 cc trick flow 23 heads
See attached for cam card.

I considered thickening the gasket but then I might risk the squish range. Can't do any machining but worst case could swap a cam at this point. I'll be running the holley sniper 2 btw.

Thanks!
 

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I don't believe that to be too high, likely could not run 87 octane without pulling timing to prevent pinging, but should be ok on 93 octane.
 

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Cam design can relieve compression. 8.8 should be fine. A well-designed cooling system will help.
 

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